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Charles Burton — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Middlesex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Charles Burton across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Middlesex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1852), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1852
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Middlesex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Charles R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Action Maker |
| Industry | Piano Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Action Maker |
| Township / Ward | Somerville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1852 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Burton | Son | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Addie Burton | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1855 |
| Edith Burton | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1894 |
| Charles Burton | Head | — | 68 | ~1852 |
Census Appearances
1900
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 48
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1852 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Charles R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1852 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Piano Action Maker |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 59
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1851 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Charles P |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Years Married | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Iron Factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 68
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1852 — 4 household members
| Surname | Burton |
| Given Name | Charles R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Action Maker |
| Industry | Piano Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Burton across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Middlesex, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Burton
Head · 1920 · age 68 · b. ~1852 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Middlesex, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Middlesex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu718unit:0999)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George E. Brown | 46 | Head | Proprietor | Vermont |
| 2 | Jennie L. Brown | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Mildred L. Brown | 24 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Earl H. Brown | 20 | Son | Apprentice | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Thelma L. Brown | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Thomas L. Hamilton | 77 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Sarah M. Hamilton | 71 | Wife | — | New York |
| 8 | John B. Hamilton | 40 | Son | Artist | New Hampshire |
| 9 | Mortimer L. Hamilton | 38 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Linwood S. Alois | 59 | Head | Machinist | Canada |
| 11 | Jennie S. Alois | 48 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Irving E. Alois | 26 | Son | Asst Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Elsie G. Alois | 24 | Daughter | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Ellsworth S. Alois | 20 | Son | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Edward T. Baker | 85 | Father-in-law | — | Norway |
| 16 | Charles S. Meehan | 69 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Clara S. Meehan | 57 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Robert C. Hand | 27 | Step-son | Foreman | Rhode Island |
| 19 | James R. Hand | 25 | Step-son | Register | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Mary E. Hand | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Daniel B. Gillis | 56 | Head | Produce Dealer | Canada |
| 22 | Louise C. Gillis | 49 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Ruth A. Gillis | 27 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Geraldine Gillis | 25 | Daughter | Artist | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Ernest A. York | 60 | Head | Salesman | Maine |
| 26 | Elizabeth S. York | 58 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 27 | Frank A. York | 18 | Son | Messenger | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Edward P. Murphy | 37 | Head | Carpenter | Canada |
| 29 | Mary J. Murphy | 34 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 30 | Ruth Murphy | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Edward A. Murphy | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Margaret Murphy | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Stella Puddister | 27 | Lodger | Stenographer | Canada |
| 34 | Fred H. Mansfield | 27 | Head | Carpenter | Canada |
| 35 | Mabel V. Mansfield | 23 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 36 | Pauline V. Mansfield | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Charles R. Burton THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Action Maker | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Addie L. Burton | 65 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 39 | Edith R. Burton | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Merrill W. Burton | 24 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Michael J. Herlihy | 54 | Head | Buyer | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Annie A. Herlihy | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Maria A. Herlihy | 25 | Daughter | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 44 | William F. Herlihy | 23 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary E. Gorman | 61 | Lodger | — | Ireland |
| 46 | Archibald Walkins | 40 | Head | Attendant | Canada |
| 47 | Katherine A. Walkins | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | John R. Walkins | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Thelma E. Walkins | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | John G. Young | 63 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Canada |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1920 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)